3 bedroom property for sale in Buckfastleigh

3 Double bedrooms - Large converted loft room - 2 Reception rooms - Beautiful original features - Level walk of town - Garden front & back- Requires some modernisation - Gas central heating - Upvc double glazing - Chain free - EPC tbc

Location
Buckfastleigh is a small market town situated beside the A38 Devon Expressway, providing a direct link to the cities of Plymouth and Exeter as well as the M5, which makes it a great location for commuters. The town itself has a Primary school, Health centre and Co-Operative store, along with a variety of cafes, shops, and pubs with a Post Office and Newsagents located at Buckfast.

The town offers a wide range of tourist attractions, such as an open-air swimming pool, the historic Buckfast Abbey and grounds, Pennywell Farm, the Butterfly and Otter sanctuary and the South Devon Railway.

The Norman town of Totnes is approximately 7 miles away providing a wide range of amenities and shops, including a mainline railway station getting to London Paddington in approximately 3 hours.


This impressive Victorian property has to be seen to be fully appreciated, briming with original character features including original fireplaces, decorative tiled floors, and stained-glass doors. The property is set out over 3 stories, with 3 double bedrooms, a large, converted loft room, and 2 reception rooms. It has gas central heating and Upvc double glazing, along with gardens to the front and rear.

As you enter the property via a stunning stained-glass door, you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall, which has a beautiful original tiled floor, decorative newel post with original staircase.

The formal living room sits at the front of the property, this room is flooded with light from the French doors that open onto the front veranda. This room has original features such as an open fireplace, alcove shelving and ceiling cornicing.

As you move towards the back of the property there is a second good size reception room with original working fireplace. This room would make a great dining room, playroom, or home office space.

The kitchen sits at the rear of the property and has a range of wooden floor and wall mounted cupboards with an electric oven and gas hob. There is also space for a dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washing machine. This room can accommodate a six-seater dining table if required. The conservatory is attached at the side of the kitchen, which then leads into the rear garden. In the conservatory There are additional storage cupboards and space for extra white goods.

Leading up to the first floor is the original Victorian staircase case with beautiful hand carved newels. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom is generous in size and easily accommodates a super king bed. There are floor to ceiling fitted storage cupboards to one wall, along with plenty of space for freestanding furniture. The second bedroom is also a generous double, with the third being a small double/large single.

The family bathroom is also situated on the first floor and benefits from a white suite with shower over bath.

In addition to the three bedrooms on the first floor, there is a large, converted loft room, which has been used by the current owners as a bedroom space. The room has electricity and heating, along with Velux windows. It is accessed via a fixed paddle staircase from the first-floor landing.

To the rear of the property is a courtyard garden with a shed for storage, there is access from the garden to the recreational area behind. At the front is a sunny Veranda along with a lawned area surrounded by well-established shrubs.

The property does require a level of modernisation; however, the heating system and windows have been updated in recent years. A viewing is highly recommended.

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